The Doctor

Dr. Nicholas Knutson, D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Knutson was first introduced to Chiropractic Care while in
high school, when a sore back prevented him from competing. After
numerous failed attempts with muscle relaxers and pain pills his father
scheduled an appointment with a local chiropractor. Thanks to natural
Chiropractic care, Dr. Knutson was able to overcome his injury. That led
him to choose chiropractic first in any medical situation if it was
stress, headaches, fatigue, sprained ankles and so on through out his
college career. He became increasingly aware that it was enhancing his
athletic performance. Dr. Knutson became very passionate about a natural
lifestyle and the safe healing effects of chiropractic care. After
college, Dr. Knutson had the privilege of working at the University of
Northern Iowa and assisting the strength and conditioning program. It
was there that he got to mix with pro football players and they all had
the same thing to say: without chiropractic care they wouldnt have been
on the field every Sunday.

Dr. Knutson
attended the University of Northern Iowa where he graduated with a
degree in Exercise Science and also became a certified USAW(Olympic
weightlifting) coach. He then went to Davenport, Iowa where he graduated
from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2010. At the birthplace of
chiropractic, Dr. Knutson learned about the importance of upper cervical
care. After receiving his first NUCCA adjustment Dr Knutson was hooked;
a gentle, specific chiropractic technique without any popping,
twisting, or cracking. This gentle, non-invasive technique was developed
more than forty years ago to create a radical new way of healing that
can help restore body balance and perfect health. The focus of the NUCCA
work is the relationship between the upper cervical spine (neck) and
its influence on the central nervous system and brain stem function. It
is this relationship that affects every aspect of human function from
the feeling sensations in your fingers to regulating hormones,
controlling movement, and providing the ability to hear, see, and think.

Dr.
Knutson also studied the Pettibon technique and how important the
curves of the spine are for the greater good of our health. He works
with and has personally trained the Physical Therapist in our office to
strengthen the spine using various unilateral isometric exercises. We
use comprehensive rehabilitation program for the spine's hard and soft
tissues. It uses x-rays for diagnosis, assessing progress, and proof of
treatment effectiveness. It tests each patient's ability to respond to
care, and trains patients in home care for faster correction. The
System's use of specially developed weights and exercises directly
acknowledges that lasting spinal correction is related to the
strengthening of targeted muscles. Practitioners and patients alike are
actively involved in the rehabilitation process, both in the clinic and
at home.

Outside of the office Dr. Knutson
enjoys spending time with his wife Abby, daughter Lindley, son Ellison,
and their dog Lucia. He competes in numerous athletic events, 5ks,
Crossfit (crossfitcharlotte.com), and Saturday morning basketball at the local church.